Scores at a Glance
Sandals Grenada Resort & SpaSecrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Overall
9.2
9.3
Beach
8.5
9.4
Food
9.1
8.8
Service
9.2
9.1
Rooms
9.0
9.0
Luxury
9.0
·
Value
8.3
·
Romance
9.4
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.2
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (1,940)
Google Rating
4.7 (4,915)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
–
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
15 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
8.5
Beach
9.4
9.1
Food
8.8
9.2
Service
9.1
9.0
Rooms
9.0
9.2
Pools
9.0
9.0
Luxury
–
8.3
Value
–
9.4
Romance
9.5
7.8
Nightlife
–
7.8
Quiet
8.7
8.9
Adventure
–
8.7
Wellness
8.6
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
–
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 15 min from GND
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Pros · Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
- Very strong all-inclusive scope.
- Adults-only couples focus.
- Short complimentary airport transfer.
- Excellent pool and private-pool room inventory.
- Included scuba for certified divers.
Pros · Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Exceptional swimmable beach and snorkeling.
- Adults-only Unlimited-Luxury model.
- No-reservation à la carte dining.
- Strong romance and relaxed service reputation.
Cons · Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
- Not for families or mixed-age groups.
- Spa treatments cost extra.
- Some guest reports say the beach is good rather than best-in-brand.
- Room selection matters because categories vary widely in privacy and wow factor.
Cons · Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Not a hard-party resort.
- Preferred Club value depends on rate spread.
- Restaurant wait/check-in process can occasionally frustrate guests.
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